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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Speaker to Present “Vision for Public Education in NC”

By Lisa PattersonThe UNC Charlotte Department of Educational Leadership will host
its first annual Distinguished Speaker Series at 5 p.m. , Oct. 24, in the Cone
University Center Lucas Room. Bill Harrison, North Carolina State Board of
Education Chairman, will deliver the keynote address titled, “A Vision for
Public Education in North Carolina.”

The speaker series will serve as a forum for educational
stakeholders to address 21st century standards, challenges and best practices
in education. Featured guest speakers will share insight and critical
perspectives on education, its delivery, and impact on student
performance. Policymakers, educational leaders, teachers and community
members are invited to participate.

Harrison was appointed to the State Board of Education by Gov.
Beverly Perdue in March 2009. A native of Pennsylvania, Harrison has served
North Carolina public schools throughout his career. In addition to more than 11
years as superintendent in Cumberland County, he has served as superintendent
in Orange County and in Hoke County. He also has served as an assistant
superintendent in BrunswickCounty and as a principal and teacher.

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